Answer to Question #251891 in Political Science for Queen

Question

Compare the advantages of the first past the post voting system to the advantages of the proportional representation voting system.

Answer 1

The electoral system of Canada, which is sometimes referred to as "first past the post," is more appropriately known as a Single Member Plurality system. The candidate who receives the most votes in a riding wins a seat in the House of Commons and becomes the Member of Parliament for that riding.